Seven MRA alumni and seven current students traveled to Malawi, Africa to serve students in need through Project Ju- embo, a mission project in partnership with the African Bible College. They distributed the school backpacks collected at MRA, distributed 250 pairs of shoes to a village, led soccer and basketball camps where they shared the gospel, led devotions via translators, played soccer on the beach with local children (and gifted the kids the soccer ball to squeals of delight). Key components of MRA’s Portrait of a Graduate–Grounded in the Gospel and A Servant to Others–are beautifully represented by this group from MRA. Campus transformations have become a trend at MRA, and this summer was no different! We have renovated four kindergarten classrooms, completely transformed and enhanced the elementa- ry library, updated the elementary entry and administrative of- fices, added a new classroom in the high school, expanded high school restrooms, built a new Patriot Store in the gym lobby, total- ly refurbished the gymnasium and also added video scoreboards. Award-winning academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual offerings in an enhanced, personal environment–MRA provides it all to our students and families. We look forward to a great 2022-23! -Termie Land
ming, archery (2-peat), varsity boys’ track (3-peat), varsity girls’ track (4-peat), and dance. Sophomore, Will Hooks, repeated as the 6A No. 1 singles champion. One notable athletic milestone was reached by junior, Josh Hubbard, who became the leading boys scorer in MAIS basketball history. Our performing arts program continues to reach levels of ex- cellence, and this year’s spring musical, Seussical the Musical, was no exception! Our students’ talent level was amazing; the set design, costumes, and scenery were phenomenal; the backstage crew and parent support were outstanding; and the acting, choreography, and vocals that directors Dawn Blanton and Brittnye Aven encouraged and developed in these students was exceptional. MRA received nine nominations from The Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. Winners were: Sydney Holladay - Out- standing Supporting Actress, Malee Davidson - Outstanding Featured Actress, Rayley Aven - Bravo Award. Nominees were: Audrey Holt - Outstanding Lead Actress, Hudson James - Outstanding Featured Actor, Julia Kate White - Outstanding Featured Dancer, Brayden Nelson, Mack McIntosh, Anna Grace Whitver, Emerson Mills - Outstanding Lighting, Creative Team, Gertrude’s Tail - Outstanding Artistic Ele- ment, Lisa Agent - Outstanding Poster. With the wonderful middle school production of Annie, Jr. and this production, performing arts at MRA are second to none.
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